High Protein Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Experience the perfect blend of flavor and nutrition with these High Protein Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats. This dish features tender zucchini halves filled with a zesty buffalo chicken mixture, combining shredded chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and a kick of Frank’s RedHot sauce. Ideal for meal prep or quick weeknight dinners, these boats are not only low in carbs but also high in protein, making them a satisfying choice for anyone looking to enjoy a healthy yet delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup 1% cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot Sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup light feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the centers to create boats.
- Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, blended cottage cheese, Frank's RedHot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried parsley, black pepper, and salt.
- Fill each zucchini boat generously with the buffalo chicken mixture.
- Bake for 20 minutes until the zucchini is tender.
- Sprinkle light feta cheese on top and bake for an additional 10 minutes until melted and golden.
- Remove from oven and garnish as desired before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini boat (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 65mg